Francesca C.  Ghisetti 
Structural Geologist

 

TerraGeoLogica, Christchurch, New Zealand

 

francesca.ghisetti@terrageologica.com

 


Research Expertise

 

Structural analysis of fold-and-thrust belts, section balancing, stress inversions

Regional tectonics, structural analysis of active faults, structural modeling, fault/fracture permeability

Analysis of multiply deformed structures, fault-controlled sedimentation and sedimentary basins evolution

Field mapping of sedimentary, metamorphic and volcanic assemblages, subsurface mapping based on interpretation and elaboration of seismic data

Regional geology of the Mediterranean region

Tectonic geomorphology, Quaternary geology and neotectonics

Seismotectonics and seismic hazard assessment

GIS cartography, map editing and publishing; use of specialised software for structural interpretations


Consulting

 

Geosphere, Lower Hutt - Structural style of deformation in the Waiau,Te Anau, and Murchison Basins, South Island, New Zealand.

TAG Oil, New Zealand - Structural style of deformation in the northern Tarata thrust belt, Taranaki Peninsula, New Zealand.

Genesis, New Zealand - Structural review the Taranaki eastern margin, New Zealand.

OMV, New Zealand.

Earthquake Commission, New Zealand - Seismic hazard assessment from compressional inversion structures, NW South Island, New Zealand (Otago University based project, leader R.H. Sibson).

Regione Molise, Italy - Geological Map of the Molise Region, scale 1:100,000.

Regione Abruzzo, Italy - Geological Map of the Abruzzo Region, scale 1:100,000.

AGIP Oil Company - Study and analysis of fractured reservoirs and of permeability barriers/conduits along major fault systems in the central Apennines, Italy.

"Societa' Ponte Stretto di Messina" - Mapping and structural analysis of the site area chosen for the Sicily-Italy mainland bridge.

ENEA (National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and the Environment, Italy) - Structural Analysis of storage sites for nuclear waste disposal in Neogene clay basins of southern Italy.

ENEL (Ente Nazionale per l'Energia Elettrica, Italy)- Neotectonic Map of southern Italy. 


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